Substance Abuse Counselor

Gateway Foundation

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Bainbridge, Georgiaup to $5,250Full TimeAddiction Medicine

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

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Key Responsibilities

develop our staff by providing the training and clinical supervision hours you need to pursue a career in su.

develop discharge summary and continuing care and relapse prevention plans for supervisor’s approval to inte.

provide CEU’s and job-related training Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance Gateway Foundation.

Requirements

Collaborates with clients to develop discharge summary and continuing care and relapse prevention plans for supervisor’s approval to integrate aftercare treatment with referral resource services.

Coordinates required services to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations in support of continued recovery.

Collects and maintains treatment records and reports to ensure organizational, regulatory, accreditation, and contractual compliance.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $20.50 - $27/hr

18 days PTO.

CME allowance: $5,250.

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

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Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingClient assessmentTreatment planningGroup counselingIndividual counselingRelapse preventionBehavior modificationCrisis interventionCase managementDocumentationPsychoeducationAnger managementCognitive behavioral therapyRegulatory complianceAdministrative support

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor at Gateway Foundation a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Gateway Foundation is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Gateway Foundation lists compensation for this physician position at $43k to $56k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Bainbridge, Georgia.

Why This Position Stands Out

Transparent compensation ($43k–$56k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance abuse counseling, Client assessment, Treatment planning, Group counseling, Individual counseling, Relapse prevention, Behavior modification, Crisis intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Substance Abuse Counselor conducts client assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides both individual and group counseling sessions. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate treatment records and coordinating continuing care plans to support client recovery.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% Match, 18 PTO Days, 9 Paid Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250, Employee Wellness Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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